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    Ga-ep45-ds3r & ozc ddr @1066

    Hello,

    I built my system within the last month. Here are the specs:

    GA-EP45-DS3R (F8 Bios)
    Intel Q9450
    4GB OCZ OCZ2P10664GK (@ 2GB)
    ATI HD4870
    Vista 32
    Western Digital Sata 500GB

    Anyway, the system seems to have lost some stability at start up and shut down. I can get through BIOS but Vista with either freeze after scrolling bars; load fine; or hang on close.

    However, sometimes, when I start up, the fans kick on for a few seconds, then shut down. Sometimes it resets itself, other times it requires me to manually reset.

    I ran memtest and got some errors. However, I now see that the memory seems to be not on the QVL-even though it was last month!

    Any recommendations?

    Thanks
    MOBO: GA-EP45-DS3R (BIOS F10)
    CPU: Q9450 @ 2.66 (OC'd to 3.21Ghz)
    CPU Cooler: Tuniq Tower 120
    RAM: OZC 4GB Platinum @1066 (2x2Gb)
    GPU: ATI HD6850
    Power: Cooler Master Real Power Pro 850w
    Chassis: Cooler Master CM 690
    OS: Windows Vista 32 bit
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  • #2
    Re: Ga-ep45-ds3r & ozc ddr @1066

    quick update- This never happened in all other times- but the orange Realtek audio icon (the one that pops up when you plug in front headset) does not show up even though my audio is working fine. Also, my network icon shows up as not connected (i.e. x next to it), even though I am on Internet through network.

    Does this mean my motherboard is bad?

    Update: A shut down and start-up caused the RealTek and Network Icons to display properly. I'm thinking now mother board problem.

    Thanks
    Last edited by Weaves; 08-07-2008, 04:27 PM.
    MOBO: GA-EP45-DS3R (BIOS F10)
    CPU: Q9450 @ 2.66 (OC'd to 3.21Ghz)
    CPU Cooler: Tuniq Tower 120
    RAM: OZC 4GB Platinum @1066 (2x2Gb)
    GPU: ATI HD6850
    Power: Cooler Master Real Power Pro 850w
    Chassis: Cooler Master CM 690
    OS: Windows Vista 32 bit

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    • #3
      Re: Ga-ep45-ds3r & ozc ddr @1066

      What settings are you using for your ram? This could be the cause, and if you do not have enough voltage to your MCH as well. Can you post some pics of your MIT section for me?

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      • #4
        Re: Ga-ep45-ds3r & ozc ddr @1066

        <table x:str="" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 227pt;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="302"><col style="width: 131pt;" width="174"> <col style="width: 48pt;" width="64"> <col style="width: 48pt;" width="64"> <tbody><tr style="height: 15.75pt;" height="21"> <td colspan="3" class="xl27" style="height: 15.75pt; width: 227pt;" width="302" height="21">Motherboard Voltage Control</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl24" style="height: 15pt;" height="20">CPU Voltage</td> <td class="xl25" style="border-left: medium none;" x:num="1.2124999999999999" align="right">1.2125</td> <td class="xl28" style="border-left: medium none;"> Auto</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl24" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;" height="20">CPU Termination</td> <td class="xl26" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;" x:num="" align="right">1.200</td> <td class="xl28" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;"> Auto</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl24" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;" height="20">CPU DLL</td> <td class="xl26" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;" x:num="" align="right">1.500</td> <td class="xl28" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;"> Auto</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl24" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;" height="20">CPU Reference</td> <td class="xl26" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;" x:num="" align="right">0.760</td> <td class="xl28" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;"> Auto</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl24" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;" height="20"> </td> <td class="xl26" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;"> </td> <td class="xl28" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl24" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;" height="20">Mch Core</td> <td class="xl26" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;" x:num="" align="right">1.100</td> <td class="xl29" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;" x:num=""> 1.200</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl24" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;" height="20">Mch Reference</td> <td class="xl26" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;" x:num="" align="right">0.760</td> <td class="xl29" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;" x:num=""> 0.580</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl24" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;" height="20">Mch/DRAM Reference</td> <td class="xl26" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;" x:num="" align="right">0.900</td> <td class="xl28" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;"> Auto</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl24" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;" height="20">ICH I/O</td> <td class="xl26" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;" x:num="" align="right">1.500</td> <td class="xl28" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;"> Auto</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl24" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;" height="20"> </td> <td class="xl26" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;"> </td> <td class="xl28" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl24" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;" height="20">DRAM Voltage</td> <td class="xl26" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;" x:num="" align="right">1.800</td> <td class="xl29" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;" x:num=""> 2.100</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl24" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;" height="20">DRAM termination</td> <td class="xl26" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;" x:num="" align="right">0.900</td> <td class="xl28" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;"> Auto</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl24" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;" height="20">Channell A Reference</td> <td class="xl26" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;" x:num="" align="right">0.900</td> <td class="xl28" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;"> Auto</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl24" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;" height="20">Channell B Reference</td> <td class="xl26" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;" x:num="" align="right">0.900</td> <td class="xl28" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;"> Auto</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
        MOBO: GA-EP45-DS3R (BIOS F10)
        CPU: Q9450 @ 2.66 (OC'd to 3.21Ghz)
        CPU Cooler: Tuniq Tower 120
        RAM: OZC 4GB Platinum @1066 (2x2Gb)
        GPU: ATI HD6850
        Power: Cooler Master Real Power Pro 850w
        Chassis: Cooler Master CM 690
        OS: Windows Vista 32 bit

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        • #5
          Re: Ga-ep45-ds3r &amp; ozc ddr @1066

          Sorry for the spreadsheet. Don't know how to take image in BIOS.

          Also, I did see your advice to others, so the changes were based on your previous recommendations to others.
          MOBO: GA-EP45-DS3R (BIOS F10)
          CPU: Q9450 @ 2.66 (OC'd to 3.21Ghz)
          CPU Cooler: Tuniq Tower 120
          RAM: OZC 4GB Platinum @1066 (2x2Gb)
          GPU: ATI HD6850
          Power: Cooler Master Real Power Pro 850w
          Chassis: Cooler Master CM 690
          OS: Windows Vista 32 bit

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          • #6
            Re: Ga-ep45-ds3r &amp; ozc ddr @1066

            Here is one pic
            MOBO: GA-EP45-DS3R (BIOS F10)
            CPU: Q9450 @ 2.66 (OC'd to 3.21Ghz)
            CPU Cooler: Tuniq Tower 120
            RAM: OZC 4GB Platinum @1066 (2x2Gb)
            GPU: ATI HD6850
            Power: Cooler Master Real Power Pro 850w
            Chassis: Cooler Master CM 690
            OS: Windows Vista 32 bit

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            • #7
              Re: Ga-ep45-ds3r &amp; ozc ddr @1066

              I just received this warning afte rmaking the voltage switches, but system boots up fine now
              MOBO: GA-EP45-DS3R (BIOS F10)
              CPU: Q9450 @ 2.66 (OC'd to 3.21Ghz)
              CPU Cooler: Tuniq Tower 120
              RAM: OZC 4GB Platinum @1066 (2x2Gb)
              GPU: ATI HD6850
              Power: Cooler Master Real Power Pro 850w
              Chassis: Cooler Master CM 690
              OS: Windows Vista 32 bit

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              • #8
                Re: Ga-ep45-ds3r &amp; ozc ddr @1066

                Voltages
                MOBO: GA-EP45-DS3R (BIOS F10)
                CPU: Q9450 @ 2.66 (OC'd to 3.21Ghz)
                CPU Cooler: Tuniq Tower 120
                RAM: OZC 4GB Platinum @1066 (2x2Gb)
                GPU: ATI HD6850
                Power: Cooler Master Real Power Pro 850w
                Chassis: Cooler Master CM 690
                OS: Windows Vista 32 bit

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                • #9
                  Re: Ga-ep45-ds3r &amp; ozc ddr @1066

                  Temps & Fans
                  MOBO: GA-EP45-DS3R (BIOS F10)
                  CPU: Q9450 @ 2.66 (OC'd to 3.21Ghz)
                  CPU Cooler: Tuniq Tower 120
                  RAM: OZC 4GB Platinum @1066 (2x2Gb)
                  GPU: ATI HD6850
                  Power: Cooler Master Real Power Pro 850w
                  Chassis: Cooler Master CM 690
                  OS: Windows Vista 32 bit

                  Comment

                  • #10
                    Re: Ga-ep45-ds3r &amp; ozc ddr @1066

                    Advanced bios
                    MOBO: GA-EP45-DS3R (BIOS F10)
                    CPU: Q9450 @ 2.66 (OC'd to 3.21Ghz)
                    CPU Cooler: Tuniq Tower 120
                    RAM: OZC 4GB Platinum @1066 (2x2Gb)
                    GPU: ATI HD6850
                    Power: Cooler Master Real Power Pro 850w
                    Chassis: Cooler Master CM 690
                    OS: Windows Vista 32 bit

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                    • #11
                      Re: Ga-ep45-ds3r &amp; ozc ddr @1066

                      DRAM Performance
                      MOBO: GA-EP45-DS3R (BIOS F10)
                      CPU: Q9450 @ 2.66 (OC'd to 3.21Ghz)
                      CPU Cooler: Tuniq Tower 120
                      RAM: OZC 4GB Platinum @1066 (2x2Gb)
                      GPU: ATI HD6850
                      Power: Cooler Master Real Power Pro 850w
                      Chassis: Cooler Master CM 690
                      OS: Windows Vista 32 bit

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                      • #12
                        Re: Ga-ep45-ds3r &amp; ozc ddr @1066

                        Sorry, I used @BIOS to update. So it gave me F8a from July 7.
                        MOBO: GA-EP45-DS3R (BIOS F10)
                        CPU: Q9450 @ 2.66 (OC'd to 3.21Ghz)
                        CPU Cooler: Tuniq Tower 120
                        RAM: OZC 4GB Platinum @1066 (2x2Gb)
                        GPU: ATI HD6850
                        Power: Cooler Master Real Power Pro 850w
                        Chassis: Cooler Master CM 690
                        OS: Windows Vista 32 bit

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                        • #13
                          Re: Ga-ep45-ds3r &amp; ozc ddr @1066

                          For your sake do not use @bios again!!!

                          Now, first thing I must suggest is for you to set PCI Express to 100, always!! Then try 1.3 or 1.25 for MCH core. And please post a image or your settings in advanced timing controls for your ram

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                          • #14
                            Re: Ga-ep45-ds3r &amp; ozc ddr @1066

                            Thanks.

                            FYI, 1.25 was NOT a selectable option in McH Core. I used 1.3
                            MOBO: GA-EP45-DS3R (BIOS F10)
                            CPU: Q9450 @ 2.66 (OC'd to 3.21Ghz)
                            CPU Cooler: Tuniq Tower 120
                            RAM: OZC 4GB Platinum @1066 (2x2Gb)
                            GPU: ATI HD6850
                            Power: Cooler Master Real Power Pro 850w
                            Chassis: Cooler Master CM 690
                            OS: Windows Vista 32 bit

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                            • #15
                              Re: Ga-ep45-ds3r &amp; ozc ddr @1066

                              FYI,

                              Advanced Clock Control:

                              CPU Drive=800mV
                              PCI Express=900mV

                              Also, you did tell me to not use @bios again. Fine, but I am now thinking the problems did start happening after my @bios flash. So, it appears that the instability at boot might either be caused by @bios and/or the F8A bios itself.

                              Should I flash to the F5 bios?
                              Last edited by Weaves; 08-08-2008, 09:53 AM.
                              MOBO: GA-EP45-DS3R (BIOS F10)
                              CPU: Q9450 @ 2.66 (OC'd to 3.21Ghz)
                              CPU Cooler: Tuniq Tower 120
                              RAM: OZC 4GB Platinum @1066 (2x2Gb)
                              GPU: ATI HD6850
                              Power: Cooler Master Real Power Pro 850w
                              Chassis: Cooler Master CM 690
                              OS: Windows Vista 32 bit

                              Comment

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